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Fishing near Contagem, Minas Gerais

Contagem sits in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, in the heart of Minas Gerais, surrounded by a network of rivers and ribeirões that drain the central plateau. The Rio Paraopeba and Rio das Velhas are the principal fishing waters in the region, drawing anglers after native and introduced species in their stretches of rocky runs and slower pools.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are in Contagem, Minas Gerais and what's needed to catch them.

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Dourado branco

Dourado branco

Salminus hilarii

Nile Tilapia

Nile Tilapia

Oreochromis niloticus

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